Exclusive Tour with Ethan Wayne | John Wayne: An American Experience Exhibit

[@kathyfatheree9378]

From ‘66-‘68 your dad made several trips to Okinawa to visit the wounded from Vietnam that were sent to the army hospital there. My dad was chief ward master there at that time and had the pleasure of escorting him through the hospital. My dad also had the deepest respect for him and how much he cared about the wounded and how much joy he brought them. He lifted their spirits so much that he said all the patients would go on and on about getting to meet him, shake his hand and talk with him one on one for the few short minutes he had available. He was a good man.

[@ChubbyAmadeusFan]

My 94 year old mom still watches his movies today. We didn't have a lot of money growing up so we always watched John Wayne Theater on TV. I introduced those DVDs to my kids when they were little. 3 generations of John Wayne fans.

[@debbiekorchan6516]

I'm a big fan of John Wayne! Thanks for sharing! I started watching John Wayne when I was a kid! I am 64 years old and still watch all his movies.

[@insptv]

Great to hear, Debbie!

[@douglashall2141]

So do I Debbie and I feel the same way you do. I'm 65 and grew up on John Wayne because my dad was a big John Wayne fan. And I love the westerns and John Wayne was the Best actor making The Westerns and military movies. The Sands of Iwo Jima, the Green Beret. Chisholm was one of my favorites as well as all of the westerns with Maureen O'Hara as his costar. And Angel in the bad man I think is my favorite because I loved and fell in love with Miss Russell. It's shame what happened to her. And I cried when John Wayne passed away. It was like a piece of my heart was missing. So I can understand a little bit about how the family felt. And the reason I felt that way wasn't just because there would be no more John Wayne movies but that we had lost but we felt like was a friend a hero and icon and possibly even a way of living. I still watch the movies that I've collected on DVD till this day. And still collecting more when I can find and afford them.

[@carlmahieu1407]

I started watching John Wayne movie's when I was seven.I grew up on John Wayne.My all family were big big fans.He was a Great actor.

[@wallacelong8226]

I think their is no greater human being than John Wayne. He was a man to look up to for a kid as we grew up. I was honored to have met him and shake his hand at the Independence Bowl in Shreveporte w, Louisiana, when they gave him the Spirit of Independence Award. He died shortly after that, and it was very hard for me, but he was such a great man, friend, father, and above all a great actor. The world misses Duke. It is apparent when people want all his movies to be shown over and over. God Bless John Wayne.

[@tracyparis1801]

I cried when Big Duke died. I was 16 yrs old and lost a hero that day. THANK YOU! for taking us along on a tour of your dad's memorabilia.

[@insptv]

Thank you for watching!

[@kathyfatheree9378]

I cried too

[@laurietijerina3816]

I never get tired of Watching John Wayne movies! He's the 1# cowboy! May he RIP 💐

[@rmoore1686]

Thank you 🙏 for posting this video. John Wayne was an American hero. We need a million more just like him now. He would hate what the politicians are doing here now.

[@shawnbruce6934]

He Would.

[@nathandodge665]

John Wayne was a racist

[@wyattblackwood3927]

@@nathandodge665 I like how you social Justice Warriors never apply those same standards to your left wing heroes.

[@randyschureck3710]

Thank you Ethan for the tour. I am seventy years old now and growing up I didn’t get to watch movies much because we worked daylight to dark on my dads farm operation. Watching movies now like the ones your dad worked in are like watching a new movie to me. I always thought your dad was a great guy. I still do. Randolph A Schureck , Kentucky country boy. Thanks again Ethan

[@milehigh4487]

Thanks to my grandfather i love watching every John Wayne movie

[@insptv]

That's a wonderful gift!

[@dougreed2257]

My dad also was a John Wayne fan here in the UK, in 60s and 70s we'd watch westerns together, of course, John Wayne our favourite, though also loved other greats like Gary Cooper, Henry fonda, Jimmy Stewart, Gregory peck, Robert mitchum, but Mr Wayne was always the best. He took me to the pictures(it's what we'd call the cinema here in UK) to see 'chisum' in 1970,i was 10,takes me back every time I see 'chisum' on TV or dvd, thanks dad for introducing me to John Wayne and all westerns, wonderful childhood memories😢😊❤️

[@insptv]

Thanks for sharing your memories with us! Sounds like fantastic times.

[@ایران-ب6ل]

فقط جان وین بقیه هم بدنیستنندولی فقط جان وین وتمام

[@dallasbryan9959]

Next to my Dad, who was a very big fan, John Wayne shaped a lot of my youth. I still live by the John Books code. I won't be wronged, I won't be insulted, and I won't be laid hands on. I don't do these things to others and I won't let them do it to me. He stood for honor and decency. We could use a lot more of him today. p.s. I'm raising my grandsons on his movies. Thanks

[@damonh3671]

Greatest actor of all time

[@282828lisa]

Your help training the doctors is so impressive. The museum is wonderful!

[@Carpenterdane]

Of all the male actors that year he won his Oscar, he outshined all of them!

[@keithfritz6280]

John Wayne, the greatest President we never got to have

[@frankdodgee]

DITTO!!!!

[@RenoVaTio1958]

When I was young,me and my Dad would always watch John Wayne cowboy movies together

[@roostercogburn6469]

To this very day.... The Duke has more fans than any of today's actors( if you want to call them that) The fact his memory has never dwindled, says how iconic he was! We don't need no stinking academy award to convince his fans how great he was! They give those awards out to just any idiot anyway, talent isn't a prerequisite to obtaining one I've learned.

[@stephenhorton4098]

Too say the least.

[@shawnbruce6934]

He Does.

[@billseward2274]

Amazing video and so great to hear your memories of him. He defines “American” in my mind better than anyone else. You’re so incredibly fortunate to have had him for a Dad.

[@pattylane2850]

I have loved John Wayne since I was 12 years old ! As a family we went to see True Grit . What a great man watch TCM when they have Mr. Wayne’s movies😀

[@roostercogburn6469]

My all time favorite! He always has been, always will be!

[@richardwhite2181]

John Wayne is especially proud of Ethan in presenting this exhibit.

[@wesmcgee1648]

The Duke was to my dad what Eastwood is to me. Dad respected him tremendously. Dad never met him but dad's business partner knew the Duke. Dad bought an Alpaloosa stud who was the grandson to Cochise, the horse Duke rode in El Dorado. Duke was a great American.

[@Lee-qp6gf]

A shame Hollywood doesn't have men like him today.

[@johnwesley8327]

Thanks for the tour and all the memories Ethan. I have been a fan of your father since I was a youngster. I proudly named my son Ethan Edward in honor of one of my favorite westerns, The Searchers!

[@robertanderson7333]

I too am a John Wayne, I enjoyed many of his films, my favorites were True Grit, The Cowboys and The Shootist. His last movie, the Shootist was my very favorite movie. His character was facing his mortality while still standing up for what he believed as the country was transitioning into a new century. Thank you Ethan, for sharing your love for your dad with all of us.

[@jamesbass9797]

Ethan I've loved watching your Dad's movies my entire life to date and will continue doing so until I die. Thanks for sharing this unique museum of his life and career.

[@stefanosantangelo1340]

Thank you for sharing all these memories with us mr. Ethan...I've been a fan of your father for a lifetime, he's very popular in Italy too. I had the pleasure to watch some of his movies in original language, a good way to make practice in English and a thrill to hear his real voice, after a lot of good dubbing in Italy. I'll never forget your dad for sure; I wouldn't be able to tell what's my favorite movies of his, but I can tell you that Three Godfathers makes me moved a lot every time I watch it, for its religious content. I won't miss to mention Harry Carey jr and Pedro Armendariz, who made great partners to your father in this story, and the great Ward Bond, who made the sheriff. I'm sure that Our Heavenly Father has a special place for all of them in His Houses. Amen

[@brentlittle8075]

Just the best. John Wayne was a huge influence in my life. I learned that LOYALTY is really the key to success. He was an extremely loyal person.

[@insptv]

That's so true, Brent!

[@drawntomountains]

I was in Ft Worth the last week of July, with the main reason being this exhibit !! Ever since I heard it was in the making, I knew I couldn't miss it. Enjoyed every piece of memorabilia and was so emotional in some ways, since I grew up admiring this man and loving his movies. Felt like I personally knew him after experiencing the museum. I came away with so much more respect and love for John Wayne !! This place is a must for any John Wayne fan !!

[@insptv]

Glad to hear how much you enjoyed it!

[@nildataguilas1174]

Thank you for sharing ..Your father was my favorite actor until this day I still see movies of your dad I don't change the channel. Just a remarkable person. Love your dad. I cried alot of the passing of your father.

[@mariaevans5793]

I always think of Ethan Wayne as that little boy ,in the movie with his dad!!!!☺️🇬🇧

[@charlesc.plumley9755]

Hello My wife and I actually were able to go to the museum. I was especially supprized to see Trigger and Bullet there. My wife is Filipina and especially liked John Wayne's museum. I wish i could have met and spoke to Ethan Wayne. Thanks for this Video.

[@insptv]

Thank you for watching, Charles. We sure appreciate it!

[@scottcozart8950]

Awesome. I miss him dearly. Thank you for being such a great son and keeping his memories alive. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU!!!

[@randytidmore8021]

He has always been my hero, I'm 63 now ,still miss him 😔

[@pamelaattrux336]

Yes your dad was amazing all his movies are classic thank for keeping this all alive

[@CHaas-bn3xi]

I'm 63 now grew up watching John Wayne movies my favorite movie Hellfighters. When I think of john Wayne my heart gets warm he was just an amazing human being TRUE BLUE AMERICAN

[@donbellmy2achannel533]

I regret that I never met the man, I've always been a fan. Have numerous movies and pictures of John Wayne. I'd like to meet you Ethan. Just to talk and express my thanks for the Patriot your Father was. 🇺🇸

[@beevee4445]

Cannot tell you how much I loved this tour and seeing all the memorabilia! I'm a fan that goes back yearrrrsss.. Thank goodness for the streaming of all his movies.. never miss watching one..

[@insptv]

Thank you for letting us know! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@teresawommack5148]

He was a true American.What an actor. My all time Best actor. He was also a mans man. Good looking, love love love him. R.I.P.

[@sucha_shocker]

I’ve been wanting to see this place in person since I heard about it. This was a nice virtual tour.

[@insptv]

Definitely worth checking out!

[@jamestracey8605]

I enjoyed all of Duke's movies and thought he was quite an American. I'm looking forward to going to the exhibit in Ft. Worth, Texas

[@clintschneider8235]

This is great! I loved your dad in all movies. Cool to see him as a dad

[@hbturner1835]

Look forward to visiting, grew up watching his movies & watched many with my kids!

[@kenmartin9106]

My Dad's favorite actor and one of mine .

[@insptv]

Great taste must run in the family!

[@tracieanne8622]

I love John Wayne,so many memories watching him when I was a kid with my grandad,true grit was my favourite,he was such a great actor and so handsome

[@insptv]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@brianc9355]

This man was my idol growing up and i still watch his movies. This was awesome! Thank you.

[@insptv]

They are still just as fun to watch and just as important today as they were all those years ago!

[@aleksbakman7562]

Ethan, I adore you and your Dad in McLintock. Third generation of my family is growing on Mr. Wayne's work as a solid ground

[@insptv]

Raising them right!

[@derekmurray1462]

Definitely will visit sometime, I’m a lifelong John Wayne fan 👍

[@jamesquirk4999]

Great memories of the Duke

[@Danny2310C]

Thank you Ethan the show all about John Wayne always watched movies with my grandfather and I still now and one day I go down there and see the museum in Texas 🤠

[@insptv]

Definitely worth the trip, Danny!

[@cherylkern3288]

"Big Jake" was one of my favorite John Wayne movies! "The Shootist" was another.

[@shawnbruce6934]

Every Saturday Dad and I watched Johns Westerns. Great Memories! Big Duke!!

[@insptv]

Sounds like some great weekends!

[@mickeymortimer4407]

I respect and admire your Dad so much! Saw all his films, what a performer he was! Lotsa love from Australia!

[@mariabiddle5577]

I lved your Dad and his movies, still do.

[@insptv]

Classics. All of them.

[@louisdoss5853]

I MISS HIM WHAT A GREAT AMERICAN !!!!!

[@insptv]

One of the greatest ever!

[@howardlowe342]

Thanks for sharing this video, I hope to visit soon.

[@bernieburris1183]

I am going on 72 years old John Wayne's entertain me for a long time and if a movie is coming on in the next 30 minutes I'll watch it just as good as the first time I seen it my hero thanks for all the entertainment Ethan your dad was a great man

[@dondoyle8474]

I’m 62 now so I literally grew up watching the Duke even naming my dog after him. I’ve recently moved to Texas from California don’t think I need to explain that one but I will be visiting in the near future. Thank you 🙏

[@insptv]

Hope you really enjoy it when you go!

[@germaineprien7691]

I can say I totally value the conservative values he embodied!!!🙋‍♀️👍🙌

[@juliedixson335]

Love John Wayne

[@musorgskylisztprokofievlis4712]

Growing up, one is privileged beyond measure to feel involved in a John Wayne movie. A Brilliant Man on an Impressive and Impossible Mission, John Wayne Fulfilled !

[@markallred4759]

Thank you so much. I didn't know this was in Ft Worth, I'll plan a trip!

[@insptv]

You won't regret it!

[@cheyennejt]

Thank you for the the tour . Great insights and memories. We need more men like your Dad. AMERICAN.

[@TrainTrackTrav]

I actually got to meet Ethan recently. He came into our store to buy a washer and dryer. He had his dog Fin with him. Super cool guy. We need more like both John and Eathan.

[@insptv]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@LoyF77]

My step dad was John Wayne's ranch Forman in case grande AZ back in the 60s. His name was Johnny lentz. And John Wayne would give 2 big dinners every Thanksgiving and Christmas a turkey and a ham with all the fixings. Great times back then.

[@rustyshackleford3371]

Great video, great Family. Can't wait to visit in December!

[@texasjetman]

Having the opportunity to visit this more than once and the great honor to meet Patrick and Ethan Wayne at this location my first visit, then on my 2nd visit meeting 8 of the 11 original Cowboys - actors, truly is an amazing place and so well done, truly they have put some great efforts into making this a world class leader in an actors / hero's legacy, as well as a family man and patriot, truly is a must see in Ft Worth, Thank you for sharing this exhibit.

[@clairgardner5146]

Thank you for the tour , a lot of people are not able to travel and would appreciate these kind of things !

[@eileenallen1986]

I love John Wayne. My father was a big fan of westerns and so are we. Thankyou for all you do 9n your shows.

[@briankasson5191]

Thank you for sharing. Your dad has always been one of my heroes

[@trotting-along-thrifting]

Love John Wayne always enjoy his movies

[@jackieschroeder3737]

What a wonderful time watching this. Thank you.

[@thomasyerbey337]

Thank you for sharing this information I have always been a huge fan of John Wayne I named my son Jake for the film Big Jake I have watched about everything out there of the greatest acter ever John Wayne 🇺🇲

[@thomasmcglynn5353]

Thank you for this video . I love your dads movie's. . I am from ireland and one of my happys memories is sitting on my dads knee waching john Wayne. A fue years ago i was on awwkend away in galway. I sat on the beige your dad sat on in the quite man . My wife took a photo of me now it is up in my house . One funny thing to tell you about your dad. Is i bouth old photo of him and marykath in the quite man. Had it on the wall of my kitchen told my kids when the were every young it was there granmam and grandad as a joke. The told every one that john Wayne there grandad it was so funny

[@rexhaney9806]

One of the biggest and greatest icons of all time is John Wayne my granddad even liked him my granddad was born 1902 Mom and I love his westerns

[@insptv]

Glad to hear it! Thanks for letting us know!

[@araptor2000]

I did see the museum this past May at the Stockyard (which I have visited many times) and I loved it!!! Great Job to honor one of my childhood heroes!!!

[@carrallbright]

I helped to make Rio Lobo and was at the Tucson airport with him in 1970 he was just a great actor and he was a great father .i saw his boys at old Tucson years a go Patrick told me he had a weak stomach when i was helping making the movie at lunch he would go to his motor home and put bread and milk in a glass and eat that he was a brave guy with all the health problems Rev Mike

[@kathleenbraden485]

My Mom loves John Wayne. One of her favorite actors.

[@insptv]

Sounds like your mom has great taste in actors!

[@robertlafnear9115]

Never Ever knew all this stuff was on display........wow........ Thank You for the tour.

[@insptv]

Thanks for watching! Have to put it on your list to visit!

[@robertlafnear9115]

YEP I will....... I did see a custom ? Land Rover ? in the Riverside Casino in Laughlin, NV. ... had the raised top and it said it was a Mod. for John Wayne.......not sure if it still on display...... would be nice to have all these cars together. Thanks Again for the tour.

[@iamburl2667]

Eathen you are very humble and polite, we loved your pa and that he entertained us, thank you sir for this awesome great tour, and narration,

[@KLUJICS]

Great documentary and he truly was a man of the people. My father died in 1983 of malenoma. He was a huge John Wayne fan. If it were not for my father, I may not have been as acquainted with John Wayne. The best my father could’ve passed to me. I still watch all his movies. I also did not know this museum was in the Ft Worth Stockyards. I lived there from 1993-2004. I now live in OKC, OK where the Cowboy Hall of Fame is located. Thank you and will always cherish your dad and the contribution you all made to the movie industry.

[@stevewixom9311]

Thank you for the tour.. sure love to get there someday.

[@flights47]

What a legend

[@insptv]

No question!

[@CelaWhitney]

I remember seeing you and Bobbie Vinton in Big Jake. I bought the dvd several years ago and booed at Richard Boone whenever he appeared even though I can remember watching Have Gun Will Travel with my grandpa in the early sixties. I didn't know this museum was in Fort Worth. I saw a small museum at Knotts Berry Farm in 1977 when I was own that way. every time I see puffy clouds I tell my husband that it's a John Ford sky because of the movies he made with your dad in Monument Valley. that place is one of our destination vacations every couple of years. thank you for the tour, your father was a great American.

[@rebelcowboyelvis8.16.77]

back in January 2022 I went and saw the exhibit I loved it

[@stephenhorton4098]

That was great, cant wait to met him again....

[@jimmycollett767]

I watch John Wayne movies all the time ever time one comes on t.v. the Duke the man

[@francesjones9265]

Thank you Eathan for sharing the video you father was excellent in everything i still watch his movies even now

[@insptv]

They never do get old, do they?

[@vincentshelpfulhints4085]

I always watch John Wayne's movies, The westerns were the best in my opinion.. Thanks for sharing

[@bettinahansen7630]

My dad and I watched john wayne western all the time, he would have loved seeing this!

[@insptv]

Thanks for letting us know!

[@SMcCaskill]

I toured the museum not long after it opened and I thoroughly enjoyed it! Every time one of his movies came out my siblings and I would pile into dad's big old Cadillac and head to the drive in movie and watch it. The thing about your dad is that his eyes and face resembled my dad's. I know your dad was a great man and father.

[@nedcarter6553]

He was my hero!!

[@johnweller3987]

I remember in 1973 going to Knott's Berry Farm in Anaheim and touring the John Wayne Museum he had there. Had his costumes and firearms in display cases, as well Winchester lever action rifles presented to him as gifts, along with his Saddle. And there was a tape playing on a loop with the Duke giving a patriotic message. For me at 13 years old, touring his museum and personally seeing his movie memorabilia was the highlight of my time at Knott's Berry Farm, and that's saying a lot because everything else there was super cool too!

[@lisahefner1126]

Great memories with my Dad watching John Wayne at the Drive-In movies. My Dad even had his walk and talked just like him. Definitely going to visit this place. Thank you for sharing your Dad with us.

[@insptv]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kylewood8327]

I never knew there was a museum, living here in Austin I’ll have to check it out. I watched all of his westerns growing up , and still enjoy them today!

[@AshleyCierco]

thanks for the tour, Ethan!

[@kellyconstenius676]

Added to the bucket list.

[@chiquitosusa]

John Wayne for president !!!

[@thomasconetsco361]

Excellent actor. True Grit is my favorite western and the Quiet man is one of my favorites as well.👍🏻

[@insptv]

Two great picks!

[@janetleishman3776]

Thank you Ethan for sharing this tribute to your father. A wonderfully talented man, John Wayne, not enough words to describe my feelings for him but know respect is the uppermost feeling.

[@patricethess1488]

Oh, this is a really honest and care video of a decent person.

[@geoffreilly5352]

Hey thanks Ethan a great exibit he was and still is a man amung men